Airplanes and Leaves

While in Davenport for Abbey's play, Kevin's parents (Mimi and Papa) came to see us. Isaiah is totally blessed to have a Papa with his own plane. Kevin took a flight with his dad and didn't stop talking about it for days! He was so excited and can't wait for the next time.

Our new yard is full of trees, which means tons of raking. Kevin spent and entire afternoon raking and made a huge pile for Isaiah to jump in. He was so stinking cute running through the leaves and chasing Kevin around trying to attack him with leaves! Now that it's getting chilly, I miss the fall....boo, Iowa winters! Can't wait to get Isaiah on a sled again this year though. Look for pictures yet to come...

Fun Fall Time

We went to a small pumpkin farm outside of Des Moines city limits. It was very cute and they even had a go-cart (see Kevin's picture)! Isaiah had a blast picking out a pumpkin and it was soooo nice, hence why I'm wearing a tank top.

In early October, we took Isaiah to see his big sister, Abbey, in her play Stuart Little. She looked so grown up in her narrator costume! Isaiah was in total awe of the mouse and Abbey introduced him to Isaiah afterwards. I don't think he knew what to think! Isaiah loved snuggling with Ben while watching the play too. Fun fall times!

Relaxing Summer

This is the first summer since I was 14 where I didn't work a full time job. Although, I was taking graduate credits all summer long and working 2-3 shifts at the Tavern, this summer was LAZY. Here are a few pictures of our summer... Isaiah's getting better at his bedtime routine, but we are still struggling with it a bit. He has decided he is too big for his toddler bed and sleeps in the trundle bed most of the time. Before bed he always gets a story and a song. His favorites right now are Llama Llama Red Pajama, Where's Dave, and Green Eggs and Ham. His favorite song is Hey Diddle Diddle, the nursery rhyme.

Fourth of July

So, I have been getting scolded by Abbey because I haven't posted a single picture from this summer on here. So....I'm catching up now.

Every year, West Des Moines has a parade the 3rd of July. I haven't been able to go for several years because at the end of the parade is a street festival in Valley Junction. Since I work at the Tavern I generally have to work. Kevin, my brother, and parents all went up to see the parade. Isaiah loved it, especially the fire trucks.

Potty Time-Day 1

I have super sick with Strep-throat this weekend. It was horrible. I had planned on potty training starting on Wednesday, but naturally didn't feel up to it. Today, I picked him up from Jalayne's and started talking about potty training. He was very excited to pick out motorcycle big boy undies Mimi and Papa had gotten him. When we got home we went straight to potty and waited. Dad came home and sat with us. After a few minutes, Isaiah went!!!! Here are pictures of a very happy toddler!

Sibling Time

My entire family drove to Davenport to help celebrate Ben's 10th birthday. It was the first time we've seen the kids since New Years and we were all excited to see them. Isaiah went swimming with them and loved jumping into the pool to Abbey and Daddy. I got him a little flotation outfit and I was amazed to see him wear it. We love the kids so much and Isaiah cried when we dropped them back off. Whenever he sees their pictures now he says, "We go swimming!?" Love you Abbey and Ben.

Easter and funny glasses

Sorry for the delay in adding pictures. Kevin and I were both finishing our finals for classes. For Easter we went to service @ JCFC and then over to my parents for Easter dinner. Isaiah received a frog towel, a dollar coin, and Toy Story 1 & 2. Later, he found some funny glasses of Nathan's and refused to take them off. Too cute!

Fun in the tub!

Isaiah absolutely loves bath time. Here are some recent pictures...

Saint Patrick's Day Fun

Isaiah loved St. Patrick's Day. Our sitter took him to the parade downtown and said he was the "official waver". He found my antennas and insisted on wearing them. When he got bored of that he put them on the monkey. We even taught him to scream, "Happy Saint Patrick's Day!"...although you had to know what he was saying to understand.

Mimi's Outfit

Mimi made this outfit for Isaiah. He loves it and looks so sharp in it! The buttons are little teddy bears!

Abbey's Play

Abbey is a wonderful actress and enjoys participating in theater. Kevin went to see her latest show this past weekend. It was a play about the book Ramona Quimby. Here are some photos of the play...

Monkey Business and more jammies

Aunt Katie and Uncle Ray bought Isaiah some great presents. A puzzle, a poop book (loved by Ray), and some new clothes. Isaiah loves wearing jammies so he couldn't wait to get home to try them out. Daddy and him even posed from wrestling for a picture.
He sat still for 1 picture in the past 2 months.
He loves his new light stick.


Part of mom and dad's birthday present to Isaiah was tickets to Curious George Live. The show was this Saturday and he apparently had a ball. They were really close to the stage so they got to see everything! Mom and Dad got him a light stick that he carries around making money sounds. Too cute!

2nd Birthday

Nathan played "Happy Birthday" on his trumpet.



I finally got pictures from Isaiah's birthday off of Mom's camera.